Resources for learner drivers

Below are links to official sites and resources that provide further help and advice for learner drivers; some also provide interesting reading for drivers who have already passed their driving test.

Direct Gov Site

Official Direct Gov Site

Learner & new drivers info page
Know your traffic signs!
Book practical test
Book theory test
Car tax info
Driving licence information

Take free online theory tests

Direct Gov Theory test info

Take free online theory tests

Link to official DSA facebook page

Official DSA Facebook page

Keep up to date with all the latest news and information from the Driving Standards Authority

Watch videos from the DSA

DSA Videos

Series of videos for learners from the DSA

Information on the Pass Plus scheme

Pass Plus - Official Site

Information on the Pass Plus scheme.

Video with information and tips for the hazard perception test

2 Pass Hazard Perception video

Video with information and tips for the hazard perception test

learn to drive safely as a new driver

Don´t be a Statistic

• Over 1000 young lives are lost every year in road crashes
• One in three crashes on UK roads involve men under the age of 20
• Speed is a factor in around one in three road deaths

What do you do when you hear an emergency vehicle?

Blue Lights Aware

Blue Light Aware is a short video, produced on behalf of the emergency services. Their crews rely on the help of other road users when they're on a 'blue light' journey. By watching Blue Light Aware, you will better understand their needs, you will be reducing the risks you face, you will be contributing to a safer road environment and you might also be helping to save a life.

Official site for the THINK! Road safety campaign

THINK! campaigns

Visit direct.gov.uk/think for THINK! campaign information including:
• THINK! road safety statistics and facts
• THINK! adverts and interactive road safety games
• Partnership information

Road safety advice
Visit the new road safety advice section of Directgov for general road safety information including:
• Drink driving limits
• Advice on choosing and fitting child car seats
• Penalties for using hand-held mobile phones whilst driving

Help with your Theory test preparation

Pass My Theory

Help with your theory test preparation.

Specialist insurance for young drivers

Young Driver Insurance

Specialist insurance for young drivers

Traffic Signs And Meanings contains over 40 articles written by our experts who continually update and add new content.

Traffic Signs & Meanings

Traffic Signs And Meanings contains over 40 articles written by experts who continually update and add new content.

A very interesting site with some useful articles with the aim of reducing traffic accidents in the UK

Traffic Accident Advice

A very interesting site with some useful articles with the aim of reducing traffic accidents in the UK.

Buy and download audio content files to help you calm your driving test nerves

Nervous about the driving test?

Created by Christine Pirrie DHYP PSYCH uk GHR & NHS REG, Driving Angel is downloadable MP3 audio content designed specifically to help learner drivers overcome their nerves on test day giving them a chance to show off their driving skills to their best potential.

Overcome Driving Test Nerves

Useful site with full of tips and advice - Everything you need to know about driving overseas

Driving Abroad

Everything you need to know about driving overseas.

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